I used to hate the AI. I would spend a fortune building up a successful route between two industries with 10+ trains. Had the route running efficiently, exceeding demand so the industries grew. Along comes the AI dumps down a tiny station with a twisty undulating route with two small out of date trains. Before the first train departs they have stolen all my business. Had to use the tactic of surrounding an industry in track to prevent new stations appearing.

Only ever played on the standard maps. Never touched desert, alpine? or toyland.

I used to hate the AI. I would spend a fortune building up a successful route between two industries with 10+ trains. Had the route running efficiently, exceeding demand so the industries grew. Along comes the AI dumps down a tiny station with a twisty undulating route with two small out of date trains. Before the first train departs they have stolen all my business. Had to use the tactic of surrounding an industry in track to prevent new stations appearing.

That's why I never played with the air. The just made a mess of things!